Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
ACAAA5
RGB
172, 170, 165
HSL
43, 4%, 66%
HSB
43, 4%, 67%
CMYK
0, 1, 4, 33
LAB
70, 0, 3
LCH
70, 3, 89
OKLCH
0.74, 0.01, 89
XYZ
38, 40, 41
LUV
70, 1, 4
HWB
43, 65%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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